Pop superstar Kylie Minogue is coming to Chelmsford this summer for the V2001 Festival.

She will add star appeal to a varied bill for the two-day festival at Hylands Park on August 18 and 19. Other star names already confirmed include the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Texas, Coldplay and the Foo Fighters.

v2001chelmsford.co.uk The line-up for the August Bank Holiday Chelmsford Spectacular announced this week also contains a selection of star names including 5ive, Atomic Kitten and Harry Hill.

Lesley Garrett and Michael Ball will appear, plus the Double Decade Extravaganza with the Hollies, The Manfreds plus tribute bands. Tickets go on sale on Saturday. Box office hotline: 01245 606505.

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